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3.9
470 Reviews (470)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
197
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
82.4%
Recommend this course
397 out of 470 reviews
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4.4
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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3.9
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
81.8%
Recommend this course
27 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
This walkable par-3 course offers well-maintained greens, a relaxed atmosphere, and consistently friendly staff who make check-in effortless. Affordable pricing and a quick round time make it an excellent value for beginners and seasoned players alike.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 54
Length 2143 yards
Slope 69
Rating 50.4

Located just south of the airport, Van Nuys Golf Course has a unique location that provides an air show with anything from WWII Warbirds to F16 Falcons. It can be loud occasionally, but it's also one of the most affordable rounds in the area. There are two golf courses available, an 18-hole par-3 course and a nine-hole executive course. Neither of the courses are terribly formidable, but it's a great spot for getting in some practice. It's ideal for beginners but golf enthusiasts of any skill level will appreciate that the facility stays open late and both golf courses and the driving range are equipped with lights. The Van Nuys par-3 course offers good short game practice. There are a few bunkers and some strategically placed palm trees, but it's a very user-friendly golf course overall. It's even gentle enough for juniors.

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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Novak

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage
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Reviews

3.9
470 Reviews (470)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 16
9-Hole Rounds 15
Walkers 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 12
Near the Airport 9

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Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Great availability

This course great for beginners or experienced players. The fairways are rough, however the greens are good. Great place to get your fix.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Van Nuys Golf Course Becomes Gopher Farm

I'm 65 years of age. I absolutely LOVE GOLF!

I have been playing this course since my recent recovery from hip replacement surgery to get my swing back in shape.

I cannot believe how bad the course has become with nearly more gopher holes than fairway! My last 2 rounds have been disturbingly disappointing. Each round, I have stepped in gopher hole and injured my ankle and calf! It seems to be getting worse, not better. Is ownership doing anything about it? It does not appear so. Of course, the fairways are also sparse with green grass. Dirt and dry grass are nearly 50%

Heck, even the parking lot is worsening with potholes.

I have played this course for many years but as my game progressed, I play numerous other courses. Then came my hip surgery and I returned to Van Nuys golf course as part of my recovery, yet I have injured myself both times back because of the poor course conditions (mostly gopher hole issues).

Unfortunately, I can no longer advocate for this golf course until improvement are made.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

It was wonderful.

Beautiful weather.

Excellent scenery.

All around GREAT TIME…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome Course

This is an AWESOME COURSE.

It’s quick and fast pace of play.

I recommend everyone to try it.

From beginner to pro..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Below average

Unfortunately there is the airport at few yards from the course and the tee’s signs around the field are too hold and bad maintained so they are unreadable

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best time right now!

Rains have made fairways grassy and not hard dirt. If you start before 10am you can finish before 12. If you start at 10:30 you might be behind some people

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best Short Game Course

I love this place, it’s not perfect but if you are looking for a place where you tee off on a mat, there is no real fairway, and there’s a green 100yd away, this is for you. before 10:30am hardly anyone is there during the week. The greens are slow and chunky in some places, they’ll get your ball muddy when you take a divot, but it just adds a little difficulty since it’s only a par 3. Pace of play is fine as long as you don’t get behind 5 guys treating it like pinehurst. If you do get stuck on 1-9 there are some holes close to one another so you could just skip to the back 9 to get around people then later skip back to the front 9 where you left off. PS bring a divot tool.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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